Question

Polio is a viral disease and the affected child suffers from physical disability of limbs.
Which system of the body is mostly affected due to this infection?
i) Nervous system ii) Digestive system
iii) Respiratory system iv) Excretory system

Answer 1

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◆ Answer -

(i) Nervous system

● Explaination -

• Polio is caused by Polio virus which have many strains.
• It primarily affects the nervous system.
• It is transmitted from person to person.
• It usually affects children under 5 years of age.
• Most common presentation is physical disability of limbs.
• Polio vaccine is given through Pulse Polio Immunization to prevent polio.

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Answer 2

Answer:

i) Nervous system

Explanation:

Polio is a viral disease and communicable disease which affects the muscle and result paralysis, it is caused by Polio virus. Polio is preventively vaccinated by the oral and injection. Polio vaccine is largely given to the people without any patent. Polio oral vaccine was invented by Marat Sabin and injection vaccine invented by Jonas Salk. Recently, WHO announced on October 24 (World Polio Day) that the two third of the Polio virus has been eradicated from the world.